Dementia Lab 2022: The Residue of Design: Proceedings of the 6th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2022, September 20–22, 2022, Leuven, Belgium (Design For Inclusion, 3)

This book gathers the revised and selected contributions to the 6th Dementia Lab Conference, D-Lab 2022, held on September 20-22, 2022, in Leuven. It describes original and innovative research on how design can contribute to the quality of life of people with dementia, their loved ones, and caregivers. The papers highlight the value of participation within design, analyzing it at three levels: personal, product, and organizational. The presented ideas and findings address ‘The Residue of Design’ and go beyond the initial impact of the design itself by looking at what benefits design research brings for people with dementia. The papers cover topics such as the development of creative design methods to foster participation and engagement from people with dementia, evaluation studies or critical reflections that reveal the impact of products and the built environment in dementia care, and raising awareness and countering stigma in societal views on dementia. Organization Organizing Committee Scientific Committee Preface About This Book Contents 1 Compassionate Design—HUGs on Prescription Abstract 1 Context 1.1 Involvement of People Living with Dementia 2 Methodology 3 LAUGH EMPOWERED 3.1 Findings from the LAUGH EMPOWERED Care Home Study 3.2 HUG on Prescription 3.3 Findings from LAUGH EMPOWERED Hospital Study 4 Commercialisation 5 Discussion Acknowledgements References 2 Adaptivity in Research Practice with People Living with Dementia: A Designer's Reflection Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Participant, Materials, and Procedure 2.2 Data Analysis 3 Findings 3.1 Adaptations in the Duration of the Research Activity 3.2 Adaptations in Explanations 3.3 Adaptations in Accessing Experiences 3.4 The Reflection of the Designer on the Reflective Interviews 4 Discussion 4.1 The Potential Impact of Adaptivity 4.2 The Value of Practicing ‘Adaptivity’ 4.3 Conclusion Acknowledgements References 3 Impact of Care Home Design on Wellbeing and Social Connections of People with Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Methods 2.1 Design 2.2 Online Survey 2.3 Participatory Observations 2.4 Data Analysis 2.5 Ethical Considerations 3 Results 3.1 Thematic Analysis 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References 4 The Role of Interior Design Materialities in Dementia Care: Mundane Elements from the Past Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Apathy in Dementia 2.1 Long-Term Care and Day Care for Dementia 3 Materialities of Care 3.1 Mundane Elements from the Past 4 Methods 5 Outcomes 6 Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgements References 5 Humanizing Information About Meaningful Activities for People with Dementia Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical Framework 2.1 Importance of Dementia Awareness and Literacy 2.2 Importance of Information Regarding Meaningful Activities for People with Dementia 3 Preliminary Search 4 An Opportunity for Design Acknowledgements References 6 House of Memories: A Tangible and Multisensory Museum Installation Focused on Daily Life with Dementia Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Design 3 Method 3.1 Participants and Sampling 3.2 Procedure 3.3 Data Collection and Analysis 4 Results 4.1 Theme 1: How Did People Experience the Visit? 4.2 Theme 2: Recognizing the Experiences in Their Own Life 4.3 Theme 3: Lessons Learned Regarding Dementia 5 Discussion 5.1 Interpretations of the Results 5.2 Limitations and Recommendations 6 Conclusion Acknowledgements References 7 One Step at a Time: Evaluation of a Step-By-Step Recipe Tool Designed for People with Dementia Abstract 1 Introduction 1.1 Complex Activities 1.2 Cooking Challenges 1.3 Guidance Through Activities 1.4 Happje—A Step-By-Step Recipe Tool 1.5 Study Aim 2 Method 2.1 Participants and Environment 2.2 Prototype 2.3 Ethical Considerations 2.4 Procedure 2.5 Analysis 3 Results 3.1 Understanding the Cooking Steps 3.2 Navigating the Cooking Steps 3.3 Collaboration While Cooking 3.4 Experience While Cooking 4 Discussion 4.1 Limitations 5 Conclusion References 8 Supporting Intergenerational Dialogue Through Memories: A Case Study of Hilde Kramer’s Picturebook for Dementia Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Making a Picturebook for Dementia 2.1 Production Process: From Idea to Publishing, and Its Reception 2.1.1 Research and Design Process 2.1.2 Target Audiences 2.2 Design via Visual and Verbal Language: Images and Texts 2.2.1 Using Photography as a Narrative 2.2.2 Format 2.3 Tapping into Interactive and Multisensory Exchanges 2.4 Empowering Intergenerational Relationships via Shared Reading 2.5 Design Considerations for Picturebooks in the Context of Dementia 3 Conclusion References 9 Designing for People with Dementia: A Portuguese Case Study Abstract 1 Introduction 2 Methodological Approach 3 Project Outcomes 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References